A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3433967 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3435347 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 3433806 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2808 time: 2019-11-28 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86075d3e0951dc21fb3736b6120ec78e12d0be113485156f68ccd13ece3af4c4Block Operator
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